Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
HOMER LAUGHLIN CHINA
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,739 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
672 FIESTA DRIVE
NEWELL, WV 26050
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- HANCOCK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327110
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 27, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110000586054
How This Compares
#88
of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#5,852
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2021)
-77% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,338 | — |
| 2016 | 4,708 | -12% |
| 2017 | 2,739 | -42% |
| 2018 | 1,603 | -41% |
| 2019 | 855 | -47% |
| 2021 | 1,212 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | 1,212 | 840 | 2 | 370 | 780 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 855 | 570 | 5 | 280 | 35 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,471 | 121 | 890 | 460 | 18,600 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 132 | 64 | 8 | 60 | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,371 | 171 | 1,600 | 600 | 16,300 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 201 | 140 | 1 | 60 | 43 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 167 | 85 | 8 | 74 | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,831 | 2 | 1,979 | 850 | 9,530 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 610 | 1 | 1 | 608 | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Selenium compounds | 610 | 1 | 0 | 608 | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 378 | 1 | 6 | 372 | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 279 | 1 | 1 | 278 | 28 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,198 | 3 | 2,645 | 550 | 15,884 | |
| Selenium compounds | 766 | 2 | 1 | 763 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 766 | 2 | 1 | 763 | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 364 | 1 | 1 | 362 | 46 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 245 | 2 | 1 | 242 | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | 1,300 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 18,800 | — | — |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MAX ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
BULGER, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 16,300 | — | — | — |
|
MAX ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
BULGER, PA
|
Cobalt compounds | 30 | — | — | — |
|
MAX ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
BULGER, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 43 | — | — | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Violation of a milestone in an order | Jun 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Jun 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jun 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 18, 2012 | Nov 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 18, 2012 | Oct 16, 2012 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.59 mg/L | 0.50 | +18% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.52 mg/L | 0.50 | +4% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +240% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +13% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +6% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +5% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +170% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +43% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +330% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +450% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +83% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +125% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +90% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +323% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,170% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +80% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +90% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +202% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +213% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +150% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.00 | +463% | Nov 2020 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +80% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +67% | Oct 2020 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 0.03 | +71,329% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 0.06 | +34,988% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +160% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +29% | Aug 2020 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +49% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +379% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +42% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.73 mg/L | 0.17 | +2,094% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.73 mg/L | 0.41 | +810% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +4% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.79 mg/L | 0.15 | +427% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.79 mg/L | 0.41 | +93% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.00 mg/L | 0.03 | +35,614% | May 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.00 mg/L | 0.06 | +17,444% | May 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 deg F | 15.00 | +107% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 deg F | 15.00 | +107% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 deg F | 15.00 | +47% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 deg F | 15.00 | +80% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 deg F | 15.00 | +227% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 deg F | 15.00 | +20% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.50 deg F | 15.00 | +10% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 deg F | 15.00 | +227% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 deg F | 15.00 | +227% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.90 deg F | 15.00 | +33% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.90 deg F | 15.00 | +46% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 deg F | 15.00 | +67% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 25.00 deg F | 15.00 | +67% | Feb 2016 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-8967 · Apr 30, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1992-0196 · Dec 13, 1993
$12,500
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